Man, 20, pleads guilty to robbery charge

Published: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 5:03 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 5:03 p.m.

A man set to stand trial this week for robbery and weapon charges instead pleaded guilty to committing the crime.

Jakey P. Bennett, 20, is charged with robbery with a firearm, for which he will serve 15 years in prison, and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, for which he will serve 10 years. He will be given a 344-day credit for time served pending resolution of the case. The sentences will run concurrent.

Bennett is accused of robbing Hurricane Battery at 1195 NE 17th Road, Ocala, last August with Georgio Davon Williams, 24. According to reports, the men walked into the store and told employees they wanted to purchase a battery. While exchanging batteries, the two displayed handguns and demanded money. After taking the money, they fled but were later arrested.

Williams pleaded guilty in January and is serving two concurrent 15-year prison sentences for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and robbery with a firearm. He received five months and eight days of credit for time served pending resolution of the case.

<p>A man set to stand trial this week for robbery and weapon charges instead pleaded guilty to committing the crime.</p><p>Jakey P. Bennett, 20, is charged with robbery with a firearm, for which he will serve 15 years in prison, and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, for which he will serve 10 years. He will be given a 344-day credit for time served pending resolution of the case. The sentences will run concurrent.</p><p>Bennett is accused of robbing Hurricane Battery at 1195 NE 17th Road, Ocala, last August with Georgio Davon Williams, 24. According to reports, the men walked into the store and told employees they wanted to purchase a battery. While exchanging batteries, the two displayed handguns and demanded money. After taking the money, they fled but were later arrested.</p><p>Williams pleaded guilty in January and is serving two concurrent 15-year prison sentences for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and robbery with a firearm. He received five months and eight days of credit for time served pending resolution of the case. </p><p><i>- April Warren</i></p>